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14 Feb 2011, 12:23
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Hi all,
I am new to this forum but I have a couple of questions with regards to my MBA.
I am graduating from the University of Miami this spring and have a job lined up with Wells Fargo in Operations as a Project Analyst/Coordinator. I also interned with them the previous semester as a Finance Summer Analyst and would have loved to get placed in their finance department but the budget was not there so I got placed in their OPS department. I want to eventually be a Financial Analyst with Wells Fargo or another F500.
I have not taken my GMAT yet but my Overall Cummulative GPA is a 3.1 (my major was accounting).
Right now my goal is to work for 2-3 years with Wells Fargo, but I am planning to get my MBA either at that point or at the 2 year mark.
My questions:
1. is 2 years of experience good for my MBA considering I would have F500 experience?
2. If I want to work as a financial analyst in the future, will my MBA help towards reaching that goal? even though my experience is in OPS, will my prior experience allow me to make that transition after an MBA? this is my biggest question as I am wondering what experience employers will be looking for. I feel like I am working for a great company and like my job a lot as it has awesome responsabilities and I am learning a lot. Still my goal is to be a Financial Analyst and I am hoping that my MBA + experience would allow me to do so.
3. What programs would I need to get into to achieve my goal. My job is based out of their Miami office, so I would hope to attend UMiami for my MBA. Given my goal is that a good choice?
I appreciate any comments.
I am new to this forum but I have a couple of questions with regards to my MBA.
I am graduating from the University of Miami this spring and have a job lined up with Wells Fargo in Operations as a Project Analyst/Coordinator. I also interned with them the previous semester as a Finance Summer Analyst and would have loved to get placed in their finance department but the budget was not there so I got placed in their OPS department. I want to eventually be a Financial Analyst with Wells Fargo or another F500.
I have not taken my GMAT yet but my Overall Cummulative GPA is a 3.1 (my major was accounting).
Right now my goal is to work for 2-3 years with Wells Fargo, but I am planning to get my MBA either at that point or at the 2 year mark.
My questions:
1. is 2 years of experience good for my MBA considering I would have F500 experience?
2. If I want to work as a financial analyst in the future, will my MBA help towards reaching that goal? even though my experience is in OPS, will my prior experience allow me to make that transition after an MBA? this is my biggest question as I am wondering what experience employers will be looking for. I feel like I am working for a great company and like my job a lot as it has awesome responsabilities and I am learning a lot. Still my goal is to be a Financial Analyst and I am hoping that my MBA + experience would allow me to do so.
3. What programs would I need to get into to achieve my goal. My job is based out of their Miami office, so I would hope to attend UMiami for my MBA. Given my goal is that a good choice?
I appreciate any comments.
14 Feb 2011, 12:39
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It is good you are thinking about a MBA at this point in your life. This will give you plenty of time to fine-tune your career expectations and goals, and to position yourself for the strongest application possible. Having the GMAT out of the way early is a big plus!
1. 2 years may be a bit on the short side...if you plan on only having 24 months experience when you enter school, that pretty much means you will be working on apps shortly after your first year. Will you have enough professional experience to write a good set of essays? It is certainly possible, and people have gotten into the top programs with only two years, but I don't think it would be a cakewalk by any stretch. As a young applicant, schools will tend to focus more on your undergrad experience. Hopefully you are well stocked with ECs...
2. Many people get a MBA to switch careers. I have heard stories of engineers and military pilots who switch into finance. If your will is strong enough, you will end up where you want.
3. Are you looking for a part-time program? I can't comment too much on those, especially UMiami. Certainly, some of the best finance programs in the country are located in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago.
Right now, your goals are still a bit vague, and it is hard to project a good range of schools for you at this point. However, sounds like you are still very young, and have plenty of time to figure things out. Seek out leadership positions and develop your own personal interests into ECs if you can...these things can only help you out down the road!
1. 2 years may be a bit on the short side...if you plan on only having 24 months experience when you enter school, that pretty much means you will be working on apps shortly after your first year. Will you have enough professional experience to write a good set of essays? It is certainly possible, and people have gotten into the top programs with only two years, but I don't think it would be a cakewalk by any stretch. As a young applicant, schools will tend to focus more on your undergrad experience. Hopefully you are well stocked with ECs...
2. Many people get a MBA to switch careers. I have heard stories of engineers and military pilots who switch into finance. If your will is strong enough, you will end up where you want.
3. Are you looking for a part-time program? I can't comment too much on those, especially UMiami. Certainly, some of the best finance programs in the country are located in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago.
Right now, your goals are still a bit vague, and it is hard to project a good range of schools for you at this point. However, sounds like you are still very young, and have plenty of time to figure things out. Seek out leadership positions and develop your own personal interests into ECs if you can...these things can only help you out down the road!
14 Feb 2011, 13:03
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Hey I appreciate the comments, here is a bit of clarity on what my goals are.
I would love to do Corporate Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis) with either a major Bank or any other major F500 company (though prefferably within Financial Services industry).
In order to achieve this, I figured since I will be working in the financial services industry in June 1st as a Project Analyst/Coordinator within Operations/Strategic Management, I would be gaining valuable experience within the industry and having transferrable/related skills that would in the future allow me to make the transition over to a Financial Analyst role. I would be using an MBA as a strategic tool to strengthen my transition chances as I majored in Accounting in Undergrad and not in Finance.
- Will an MBA help me make the transition?
- How many years of experience do you reccommend before starting my MBA?
- When I attend an MBA what are employers looking for in applicants? are they looking for similar jobs in the area in which an applicant is applying to work for? or are they looking for strong jobs in the area in which they worked in prior to starting their MBA (wether it was related to the job they are seeking or not).
- Lets say I get a 600-650 on the GMAT, with a 3.1 gpa and 3-4 years of experience, where should I be looking to apply?
- What other suggestions can you advise me in my pursuit of the type of job im trying to eventually get. Is it realistic and attainable?
I would love to do Corporate Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis) with either a major Bank or any other major F500 company (though prefferably within Financial Services industry).
In order to achieve this, I figured since I will be working in the financial services industry in June 1st as a Project Analyst/Coordinator within Operations/Strategic Management, I would be gaining valuable experience within the industry and having transferrable/related skills that would in the future allow me to make the transition over to a Financial Analyst role. I would be using an MBA as a strategic tool to strengthen my transition chances as I majored in Accounting in Undergrad and not in Finance.
- Will an MBA help me make the transition?
- How many years of experience do you reccommend before starting my MBA?
- When I attend an MBA what are employers looking for in applicants? are they looking for similar jobs in the area in which an applicant is applying to work for? or are they looking for strong jobs in the area in which they worked in prior to starting their MBA (wether it was related to the job they are seeking or not).
- Lets say I get a 600-650 on the GMAT, with a 3.1 gpa and 3-4 years of experience, where should I be looking to apply?
- What other suggestions can you advise me in my pursuit of the type of job im trying to eventually get. Is it realistic and attainable?
